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What was the Persian war that led to the withdrawal of Xerxes?
The Persian failed invasion of mainland Greece 480 to 479 BCE.
What role did Xerxes play?
He was successor to his father Darius as king of the Persian Empire, led a failed invasion of Greece to bring peace to the Middle East, and re-consolidated the Empire.
Why did Xerxes cross the Hellespont?
Xerxes crossed the Hellespont to invade Greece and expand the Persian Empire.
What two Persian leaders tried to take over Greece?
Darius I in 490 BC, and his son Xerxes in 480 BC.
Why were Xerxes and Leonidas enemies?
Xerxes was the Persian king, who wanted to take over Greece. Leonidas was the king of Sparta, who was one of many to defend Greece. It's pretty obvious why they were enemies.
Which emperor started the second Persian invasion of Greece?
Xerxes the great
When was the invasion of Greece?
Persian king Xerxes invaded mainland Greece in 480-479 BCE.
What has the author Charles Hignett written?
Charles Hignett has written: 'Xerxes' invasion of Greece'
What did Xerxes do in the Persian War?
He led an unsuccessful invasion of mainland Greece 480-479 BCE.
What accomplishment did xerxes did?
Managed to capture the Athens as revenge from his father's death
What was the Persian war that led to the withdrawal of Xerxes?
The Persian failed invasion of mainland Greece 480 to 479 BCE.
How many years passed between the year that Xerxes became king of Persia and the year he invaded Greece?
Xerxes became king of Persia in 486 BCE, and he invaded Greece in 480 BCE. Therefore, there were six years between his ascension to the throne and the invasion of Greece.
Why was xerxes important?
Xerxes was so important because he launched a invasion of Greece, with 180,000 troops and thousands of warship and supply vessels.
What emperor started the second Persian invasion of Greece?
The second Persian invasion of Greece was initiated by Emperor Xerxes I. Following the defeat of his father Darius I at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE, Xerxes aimed to expand Persian control and sought revenge against the Greek city-states. His campaign culminated in significant battles such as those at Thermopylae and Salamis in 480 BCE.
What is the four battles and their outcomes in Persian?
1. Ionian Revolt 2. Persian punitive expedition against Eretria and Athens 3. Persian invasion of Greece (Xerxes invasion) 4. Delian League wars
Why did darius and Xerxes wanted to conquer Greece?
they where mad at Greece
What Xerxes invaded Greece?
Athens
